Connection issues in QuickBooks can occur at any point in time while performing any task. This issue can be a little complex to fix, and there can be many possible reasons why you are facing the QuickBooks network connection error. The issue usually arises while e-paying taxes or e-filing. This error code can prevent users from completing the ongoing task and needs to be addressed on a priority basis. If you are getting the QuickBooks e-filing network error, you can follow the steps provided in this blog to effectively eradicate it.

If you are having issues understanding the steps or eliminating the error code on your own, you can contact us at +1-855-948-3646 and get assistance from our support team.

Possible Triggers for the QB Lost Connection Error

If your QuickBooks encountered a network problem, the following reasons might be responsible –

The company file folder is corrupted, or you do not have sufficient permissions to access it.
The QBCF monitor service used to establish a connection might not be working correctly or might be turned off.
Windows firewall or some 3rd party application is blocking QuickBooks from accessing the network.
The network descriptor file might be missing from your system or might be corrupted.
Your QuickBooks Desktop is not correctly installed, or the installation files are missing from the system.

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Your QuickBooks Desktop has become outdated, and you need to update it to the latest release.

Reliably Addressing the Network Issues with QuickBooks

Network error while e-filing forms in QuickBooks can be easily rectified by following the solutions provided below –

Solution 1 – Use the File Checker Tool to Scan your System Files

Error message: connection has been lost in QuickBooks can be fixed by using the system file checker tool to run a scan.

Type ‘Command’ in the Windows Start menu search box and leave it there without pressing Enter.
Press the Ctrl and Shift keys together on the keyboard and then hit Enter to receive a permission dialogue box, where you need to accept and select Yes.
Once a blank black window emerges on the screen, type SFC/Scannow and hit Enter.
The System File Checker will start scanning the error; keep following the instructions on the screen and see whether the network error has been rectified.

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Solution 2 – Review the Internet Settings and Rectify the Setup

Your internet settings need to be correctly set to connect to the e-filing services through QuickBooks.

Open your QB Desktop and head to the File menu to select the option that will take you to the “Internet Connection Setup.”
Select the “Use my computer’s Internet connection settings to establish a connection when this application accesses the Internet” option and hit Next to modify the internet settings.
Lastly, click on Done and rerun QuickBooks to see if the network error has been removed.

Conclusion

QuickBooks network connection error can be easily addressed by using the solutions given in this article. If the issue remains unresolved, you can contact us at +1-855-948-3646 to get professional assistance from our team.

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